Saturday, March 27, 2021

Lingering New Year and other Celebrations

 

Jennifer, our legal secretary, and Marty, our boss (ALC), received a big SURPRIZE for their March birthdays.  We pulled them from working stations for an afternoon snack and sing.

Elder Homer, of the Area Presidency, enjoys the festivities as he leans on the door frame.  He talks with Sister Blackwell while Elder McAllister and Anna stand at the side.

As the group sings in Cantonese and English note the change from sweet birthday cake:  bread varieties, veggie tray, crackers and dip, and fruit tray (Yes, I prepared the fruit).  This may be due to my influence.  The entire OGC office now embraces more than sweets for celebrations.

Paul and Susan Hansen treated us to a traditional dumpling dinner last Friday.  Paul is the director of temporal affairs and our Branch President.  Note the bamboo baskets of dumplings and the vegetable rice.  Everything tasted delicious!

Sister Ash, Sister Latimer and I visited the Jade Market again.  Sandra and her brother were thrilled to see us.  She continues to offer missionaries special service and the lowest prices imaginable.  We’ve created a unique bond and shed tears as we embraced upon departure.  She invited me to return to Hong Kong again.   I used this opportunity to give her a Book of Mormon.   She warmly received the gift and the accompanying DVD, Meet the Mormons.   I encouraged her to learn more about who we are and what we believe.

These arches, decorated in pink paper roses, line the way to one ferry station on the island.

The “pink” promenade is another sign of Chinese New Year Décor.


The Latimers joined us for a lovely evening on Lee Tong Road, famous for the splendid New Year décor. 

                 The large, delightful butterflies compliment the traditional pink blossoms.

                                     The lanterns glow at dusk.  We enjoy visiting this lovely area.





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